Armistice Signed Ends World War I Victory Parade Reports
News reports confirm Germany signed the armistice ending World War I and President Wilson announced the accord in Washington. Crowds celebrated in Chicago Davenport Muscatine Ottumwa and Amsterdam marked the news as Kaiser Wilhelm abdicated and German leaders faced internment in the Netherlands.
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America
Woodrow Wilson
Davenport
Iowa
Muscatine
Ottumwa
Amsterdam
Kaiser Wilhelm
Phillip Scheidemann
Armistice Terms Expected But Not Public Yet
Washington reports armistice terms not released. military men expect German retirements from France Belgium and Alsace Lorraine, disarmament and demobilization of all German forces, Allied occupation of strategic German points, seizure of the German fleet and submarines, occupation of naval bases, and the release of Allied and American personnel held in Germany.
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Washington, D. C
France
Belgium
Alsace
Lorraine
Germany
Washington county war welfare drive opens with $69000 goal
Washington county readies a $69,000 drive to fund welfare work for soldiers, urging every voter to contribute five percent of their last Liberty Bond. Local unions and schools mobilize volunteers, with calls to meet the target through personal solicitations and public duty. A National War Work Council message warns of urgent needs as France faces manpower shortages.
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America
Washington
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Red Cross
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France
Eight Days Left to Mail Christmas Boxes Overseas
Chicago reports officials of the American Red Cross announce only eight days remain to mail Christmas boxes to soldiers overseas. No shipments accepted after November 20. Prohibited items include intoxicants poisons explosives and cigar lighters. Food must be packed in tin or wooden boxes and liquids in compliant containers. Each carton supplied by local Red Cross upon tag presentation. Each soldier may receive one box.
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Warrog
American Red Cross
Red Cross Organization
Red Cross
Local Journal Ad Sells Item Quickly
A want ad in the journal reports the sale of a listed item. The notice notes prompt interest and a quick transaction, with essential details including item type and seller contact.
Jackson Township Starts Strong War Work Campaign
Jackson Township mobilizes early for the United War Work fund drive. Residents rush to raise most of their allotment by this evening, with many giving extra beyond their quotas. Bohemian citizens and neighbors lead the charge as the county braces for a broader drive tomorrow.
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Jackson Township
United War Work Fund
May Not Entrain Camp Dodge Bunch
The county exemption board reports no orders to cancel the entrainment of 27 men to Camp Dodge tomorrow morning. A Rock Island Railway dispatch and a Washington notice say draft orders are cancelled, but without direct orders the board proceeds. The men report this afternoon and would leave on the 9 40 train. they may be sent home if orders arrive.
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Rock Island Railway
Cantonment
Washington, D. C
Crowder
Redemptions Called for United States Treasury Certificates
The Treasury Certificates of Indebtedness Series IV D dated August 6 1918 maturing December 5 1918 are called for redemption November 21 1918 at par and accrued interest. Interest on all certificates of this series will cease to accrue on November 21 1918. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Government Bond Department.
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United States Treasury
Federal Reserve Bank OF Chicago
Government Bond Department
Washington Celebrates Tonight After War Victory
crowds fill streets as demonstrations mark victory in World War I. Washington bands march, fire alarms sound, bells ring, and a grand parade with floats precedes the evening bonfire and open air moving pictures canceled due to Des Moines film exchanges closed for the day.
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Germany
America
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Central Park
Wasrington
Des Moines
Havre Red Cross Auxiliary to Meet for Relief Work
The Havre Ladies Red Cross auxiliary will gather Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. J. Be Morford’s home to sew for relief efforts.
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